Seeking a more informal aesthetic that encourages collaboration, and inspired by the hospitality industry, designers are bringing a more casual vibe to workspaces in numerous ways.
Workplace Planning for Today and Beyond
Gensler Experience Index Proves Design is X Factor That Distinguishes Great Human Experiences
Survey of 4,000+ Quantifies Direct Impact of Design on Great Experiences Across Retail, Public Spaces and Workplaces.
Tech Is Transforming Our Spaces, And We’re Just Beginning To See How
Our smartphones have enabled us to do everything, everywhere–and our physical spaces are changing as a result, according to a comprehensive new survey by the architecture firm Gensler.
White Paper: intuitive design and the changing face of workplace interactions
In terms of workplace design, the greater use of shared and public space means this not only includes the design of specific items of furniture but also the overall design of the workplace.
Division of workplace hierarchy on impact of office design and flexible working
The majority of middle management (67 percent) and junior employees (57 percent) say their office environment has a positive impact on their happiness, compared to C-Suite executives (56 percent).
How Offices Are Innovating To Improve Our Happiness, Productivity And Well Being
‘Boundary-less’ workplaces must offer contextual, personalised workspaces
Today’s familiar, rigid hierarchies and departments will be replaced with small, collaborative networks of teams composed of internal and external freelancers, connected via unified communication platforms and supported by intelligent assistants.
Workplace Design Matters When It Comes To Millennial Appeal
Looking to attract more millennial employees to your organization? Free snacks and fitness memberships are great, but you may also want to look closely at your office layout.
Inside the swanky offices of TED, the company behind the internet's viral 18-minute talks
TED occupies two floors in an office building located in New York's SoHo neighborhood. It looks into the atrium, so TED installed high-reaching plants to shield people from the view.
There's a sprawling college building in Utah where 400 students live, sleep, and study to be entrepreneurs around the clock
Architectural Digest named Lassonde Studios one of the nine best new univesity buildings in the world. The first floor is an innovation space for all students on campus. Above are four floors of residential space for 400 students.
Research Says Companies That Do This 1 Thing Increase Worker Productivity by 25 Percent
Cool working space converted from former hot spring pool
The Man Designing Spaces for the Instagram Age
With his love of brass, arches and color, Harry Nuriev creates environments that seem tailor-made for the social media aesthetic.
2018 Workspace Trends
The death of cubicles and cable-ridden office desks has been long predicted, as minimalist gadgets and greenery are taking over the traditional workspaces. Millennials and Generation Z will continue to influence the direction of office design, going for everything small, smart, practical and collaborative.
HOLD THAT PEN! THINK BRANDING BEFORE – NOT AFTER – YOU SIGN A LEASE
Consider this: Will a particular space help you to take your brand to the next level? Does the location align and accentuate your employees’ needs and values?
Why You Can Focus in a Coffee Shop but Not in Your Open Office
So why do so many of us hate our open offices? The quiet chatter of colleagues and the gentle thrum of the HVAC should help us focus. The problem may be that, in our offices, we can’t stop ourselves from getting drawn into others’ conversations or from being interrupted while we’re trying to focus.
CEOS TALK WORKPLACE: INTERVIEW WITH KENN FINE
FINE works with clients to tactically help clarify a company’s brand and bring it to fruition, both cosmetically and operationally.
Companies Looking For Office Design Tips Should Turn To Their HR Departments
Employee experience has become a key consideration in modern office design. In an effort to attract young professionals, retain older generations and support a collaborative environment, companies are looking to strike a balance between workplace trends and appealing to the needs of the entire team.
Watch: Steelcase 2017 FORWARD Fellowship
FORWARD is a global fellowship program for emerging design leaders developed by Steelcase and Savannah College of Art and Design.
The Toronto offices of Scotiabank by IA Interior Architects
The Toronto office of IA Interior Architects, in collaboration with their New York office, completed the new Toronto offices of Scotiabank. The workspace was designed to house the financial firm’s agilists, engineers, and tech developers, who work together to serve more than 23 million customers throughout 55 countries.